Copyright modernization act amendments debated in lengthy house session

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on executive power and instead attacks the NDP filibuster.It engaged in an 11-hour filibuster, making a mockery of Parliament, making a mockery of parliamentary debate and virtually almost stopping the Liberal Party from being able to represent its constituents.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the environmental assessment issue and pivots to jobs and the same filibuster attack.It spent 11 hours filibustering it, showing utter contempt for all members of this place.
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   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the EI and ministerial power questions to boast about jobs and criticize the NDP again.The NDP's response to the budget was to engage with one member speaking for three full days.
4. partly answered
   PensionsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the OAS change timeline but does not quantify the savings requested.There will be no changes for anyone before 2023.
5. deflected
   PensionsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the cost question by accusing the asker of fearmongering and restating the timeline.what we are not going to do is what the NDP is doing, and that is to fearmonger.
6. misdirected
   The BudgetBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal record and pivots to carbon tax instead of addressing the listed cuts.It has tabled more than 10 reports encouraging a carbon tax.
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   The BudgetBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the dictatorship claim and repeats the carbon tax attack on Liberals.Why should taxpayers have to pay for more than 10 reports promoting a carbon tax, something that the people of Canada have repeatedly rejected?
8. misdirected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal past instead of addressing the specific defence procurement delays listed.the man that they appointed to lead the Canadian Forces called the Liberal tenure in office "a decade of darkness".
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes mismanagement and errors without evidence and demands an admission; the answer explains the figure given but avoids addressing responsibility.All of that, of course, was conveniently absent from the member's question and conveniently absent from much of the reporting in the last few days.
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    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes the minister knowingly used a misleading figure and demands an admission; the answer restates the cost explanation and shifts to the mission's purpose.What is important here is that this was a tremendous investment to help the people of Libya, who were being exploited and murdered by their own government.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes the minister knew the full cost and accuses him of changing his story; the answer repeats the cost-to-date explanation and criticizes reporting.All of this is missing from the accusations coming from the members opposite and conveniently from one of the networks that reported this.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The question accuses the minister of lying about Libya costs then pivots to F-35s; the answer ignores the question and addresses the F-35 process instead.the Government of Canada has taken action to ensure that due diligence, oversight and transparency are firmly embedded in the process to replace Canada's aging fighter aircraft.
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    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes misleading statements on F-35s and lists negative options; the answer calls the premise absurd and shifts blame to context.It is really regrettable that so many things are taken out of context and put forward as fact when, in fact, they are not.
14. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes a contradiction on F-35 decisions; the answer directly states no contract or spending has occurred and references the action plan.Canada has not signed a contract and has not spent any money on acquiring replacement aircraft.
15. answered
    Political Party FinancingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks if the party finds the telemarketing practices acceptable; the answer directly states they are not aware and attributes it to an administrative error.Clearly, there was some sort of administrative error in this case.
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    Political Party FinancingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The question follows up on the telemarketing issue and asks about accountability; the answer attacks the NDP and changes the subject to resource policy.Just last week their leader made an embarrassing gaffe in which he tried to divide the country by calling our natural resources sector a disease.
17. deflected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue briefly then pivots to attacking the NDP instead of addressing the fundraising review request.It is not surprising that the NDP members would want to change the subject.
18. misdirected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of deliberate misinformation and attacks his record rather than clarifying the cost figures.deliberately giving misinformation, deliberately attributing things to this government that he has in fact said.
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    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as false and criticizes the Liberal opposition's past support for the military instead of addressing credibility on costs.it is very unfortunate that we have not seen the type of support and enthusiasm for the Canadian Forces while in opposition
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    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the F-35 versus pension trade-off and instead defends OAS sustainability while attacking the prior Liberal government.unlike what happened to them under the Liberals, who spent no money on them in the decade of darkness.
21. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists existing programs (crop insurance, agrirecovery) and confirms contact with the province to address the frost damage.We have a number of different programs for them.
22. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the government's record and attacks the opposition's voting history instead of committing to additional sector-specific support.The opposition, on the other hand, has voted against every one of those issues.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the company's decision and market conditions but does not address the amount of government funding or repayment.They have decided to delay the movement on the pulse/durum processing facility
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer disputes the premise of the question and claims farmers have embraced the changes rather than conceding any negative effects from abolishing the Wheat Board.there are so many things wrong with that diatribe that I do not know where to begin.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to benefits of job offers rather than measures against fraud.which is why the data tells us that as much as possible we should arrange jobs for immigrants before they get to Canada so that—
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats emphasis on fraud fighting and income data without addressing the specific abuse risk.That said, we know that immigrants who have a job offer have an average income of nearly $80,000 after they have been in Canada for three years, which is twice as high as the income of immigrants who arrive with no job offer.
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    Financial InstitutionsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing mandatory rules for new payment technologies.It is something that we in the Conservative Party actually encourage in our country, unlike the NDP, which would like the government to run everything.
28. partly answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the code of conduct but does not commit to binding rules for mobile payments.With respect to payments, we have the report of the task force.
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    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general collaboration and agreements but ignores the funding cut to the suicide prevention strategy.We recently signed an historic tripartite agreement with the first nations in British Columbia and the provincial health departments.
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    The BudgetMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the asker and avoids the question on time allocation for the budget bill.to the member from sarcastic inaccuracies, we will continue to look at this recommendation from the Department of Justice and we will make a decision.
31. misdirected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing cuts to science programs.The only question left is, when will they get on board and start supporting our scientists for once?
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    Science and TechnologyMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats investment claims and attacks NDP votes rather than responding to the scientists' letter on cuts.However, every single moment we put something forward, the NDP votes against it.
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    International CooperationMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains general policy without addressing the specific cut to the Canadian Nurses Association.As a government agency, we want to ensure that our public funds support effective, sustainable, long-term development results.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reassures on food safety but sidesteps the specific concerns about regulatory changes in the budget.I can assure the member opposite and all Canadians that their food is safe.
35. misdirected
    Transport CanadaMrs. Sana Hassainia (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes general safety and education instead of addressing the specific crossing barrier request.However, I will point out that walking along the rail is very dangerous.
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    JusticeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the projected prisoner numbers without addressing the funding implications for Quebec.I reject the idea that half a million people in the province of Quebec would be convicted every year of drug trafficking or child molestation.
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    Points of OrderMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response dismisses the concern as silly rather than addressing the decorum issue.I would encourage you, Mr. Speaker, to say that was not a point of order but a silly excuse for an intervention.